The program for which most service members qualify for is
the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB). Under the GI Bill,
VA provides education benefits for Army personnel who initially
entered on active duty after June 30, 1985. To participate,
service members must have agreed to have their military pay
reduced by $100 a month for the first 12 months served on
active duty.

If service personnel had remaining entitlement under
the Vietnam Era GI Bill on December 31, 1989, they may
be eligible for the benefit, but would not have had
their basic pay reduced. In addition, if they were involuntarily
separated from active duty after February 2, 1991, they
may elect MGIB benefits. However, service members must
have their basic pay reduced by $1,200. Similarly, if
they were voluntarily separated after October 23, 1992,
under the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) or the
Special Separation Benefit (SSB) programs, they may
make such and election. They too must have their basic
pay reduced by $1,200.

The basic benefit rate for full-time school attendance is
$1,101 per month for three years or more on active
duty, or for two years of active duty followed by four years in
the Selected Reserve. See Table Below.

There are numerous colleges
and universities that are approved to accept Veterans Administrations
(VA) benefits, and have a special interest in attracting departing
military personnel. Many of the schools offer programs tailored
specifically to the needs of veterans and provide admissions
counselors to assist with tuition credit and proper documentation.

The Armed Services gave you discipline, drive, commitment
and training, now show the world you have what it takes to
succeed after the Army.